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S188 CAG

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,927 mi
Last recorded60,927 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 CAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,927 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 60,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 58,503 miles

2x brake pipes starting to pit

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play felt in o/s/f suspension

Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,503 miles

2x brake pipes starting to pit

slight play felt in o/s/f suspension

Pass 22 Jan 2013 53,963 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 53,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,474 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 49,473 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,451 miles

2x rear brake pipes starting to pit

n/s/f tyre badly cracking on sidewall

o/s/f brake pipe starting to rust

Fail 26 Jan 2011 45,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

2x rear brake pipes starting to pit

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads look low

handbrake cables badly frayed

n/s/f tyre badly cracking on sidewall

o/s/f brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,582 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 33,910 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 28,062 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 25,546 miles

near side rear seat belt not fully checked as child seat fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2006 23,557 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 23,557 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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S188 CAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,940 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S188 CAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S188 CAG is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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